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Congressman Lance Visits The Reeve Foundation Neurorecovery Network

March 2, 2015

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation came together with Congressman Lance to listen and learn from participants and advocates on the impact of the…

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Use Direct Mail to Feature Matching Gifts to Donors

March 2, 2015

Some donors don’t respond to the internet, and others simply prefer a good, old fashioned letter. Many people who make major donations are older and…

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Talbots & Dress for Success: a Perfect Cause Marketing Fit

February 26, 2015

By Sarah Ford While sipping on my coffee this morning, I was flipping through the Talbots Spring magazine and was thrilled when I got to…

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Legacy Charity Walks and Runs Are Stumbling, New Report Says

February 26, 2015

As reported by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, “Several major charity walks and runs extended a yearslong revenue slump in 2014 as newer, sometimes offbeat fundraising…

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Good Scout’s 2015 Cause Alliances Trend Report

February 26, 2015

In 2014, consumers and corporations alike stepped up in a big way to donate, take action or challenge others to do the same. From ice…

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With So Many Options Available, Why is Giving at the Workplace Important?

February 26, 2015

(This post is from the Charities@Work blog series) By Gina Rude, Accenture When I was growing up, my dad kept a pen and paper ledger…

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Project Scientist Girls Learn STEM: From Roller Coasters To Cable Jewelry

February 26, 2015

By Nichie Wilson, Events Manager On January 23, Time Warner Cable partnered with Project Scientist to teach more than 50 young girls about the science…

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With Cisco Support, Feeding America Helps Clients Chart a Path to Self-Sustainability

February 26, 2015

This post was written by guest blogger Kelli Walker, Director of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America Cisco has been a significant strategic partner with Feeding America,…

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Lack of CSR & Employee Engagement Program Alignment Can Hinder Your Growth & Success

February 26, 2015

I look forward to Fridays. Not for the obvious reason working a 9-5 M-F. It’s the day I start getting excited about my Saturday routine.…

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Save the Date! Membership Assembly is 5/14/15

February 26, 2015

Mark Your Calendar!   On May 14, 2015, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, America’s Charities will host its 2015 Membership Assembly, “Engagement: From Strategy to…

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[Interview] Luftwerk Takes You Inside “INsite” at Farnsworth House

February 24, 2015

You might have heard it said that the past illuminates the present. But what if we in the present illuminated the past — literally and…

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Giving Is Expected to Rise Nearly 5% This Year and Next, Study Predicts

February 24, 2015

By Alex Daniels Philanthropic giving is expected to increase 4.8 percent this year, and 4.9 percent in 2016, exceeding the average rate of growth in…

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